Ani DiFranco Says She's Writing A Musical
by Blair Ingenthron - May 26, 2024
Ani DiFranco revealed that she was commissioned to write a new musical on WNYC's All of It with Alison Stewart. The segment was guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre Return With Three Productions at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2024
Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre will make a return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August with three productions set to hit the stage as part of the 2024 Made in Scotland Showcase. Both Dundee Rep Theatre and Scottish Dance Theatre have presented work in the showcase in previous years, but 2024 marks the first time both will be taking part in the same year.
A Theater In The Dark to Release New Sci-Fi Online Audio Play BIO-DAD Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024
A Theater in the Dark has announced its newest audio play – BIO-DAD, by Chicago actor and playwright Julian “joolz” Stroop. This new play is a story of a young person whose journey to understand their late father takes them across galaxies and leads them to a greater understanding of themself as well as their family.
Guest Blog: Writer Martin Landry on Creativity, Work Ethic and Fish CPR in FUN AT THE BEACH ROMP-BOMP-A-LOMP
by Guest Author - May 21, 2024
As I write this, I'm in a rehearsal room with an immensely talented group of creative people - people who have dedicated their lives to the study and creation of theatre - figuring out what it looks like to revive a fish from the dead. You would not believe the variety of ways one can go about this. If you have some free time, and are absolutely certain you're alone, you should see how many you can come up with. It's fun!
Give A Girl The Right Shoes And She Can Conquer the World
by Team BWW - May 17, 2024
Ballet Dancer Beatris Khamidullaeva, whose work includes most prominent Swan Lake, Gisele, or The Wills, La Bayadère, The Nutcracker, Don Quixote, and many others, reached success in dance competitions with her students will tell the story of her journey from being a beginner ballet dancer in Tashkent now setting her sights on making a mark in the global dance scene, harnessing the power of Oriental allure.
Jenny Don't And The Spurs Pen A Love Letter To Their Fans With Latest Single 'You're What I Need'
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2024
You’re What I Need, the latest single from Jenny Don’t and the Spurs' upcoming album, Broken Hearted Blue, has just been released. The raucous intro of the new tune merely hints at what’s to come in the band’s ode to fans and friends around the globe. Throughout “You’re What I Need,” the entirety of the Spurs feel right on the edge, their honky-tonk race car energy searching for grip in every turn. Listen to the single now!
Me Time Brings R.A.V.E. to Downsview Airport Lands
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024
It’s a dance party. It’s a theatre show. It’s a rave opera for desperate times. Me Time is one of Toronto’s favourite underground DJs, known for her inclusive events and infectious energy on the decks.
Holland Taylor and Ana Villafañe Will Lead Political Play, N/A
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2024
Emmy Award-winner & Tony and Drama Desk Award-nominee Holland Taylor and Drama League and Outer Critics Circle Nominee, and Theatre World Award-winner Ana Villafañe will star as “N” and “A”, respectively in the world premiere of the new play N/A by Mario Correa. We have all of the details!
LADIES AT A GAY BAR, 1938-1969 Comes to Frigid NYC
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024
A 1990’s teen lesbian explores history and reckons with the power of femininity in this 60 minute solo dance/theater performance. Writer and performer Maggie Cee draws on oral history interviews from The Buffalo Women’s Oral History Project to create fictional, history-based monologues that illuminate the feminine women whose stories are too often forgotten, but whose strength and determination made the gay girls’ bars come alive.